How many points is OPTIMISM worth in Scrabble?

OPTIMISM is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OPTIMISM?

OPTIMISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OPTIMISMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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14 pts

OPTIMISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. OPTIMISM means "tendency to take the most hopeful view".

/ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/

Pronunciation: /ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/

A tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome
Example: I love her youth, her beauty and above all her optimism that everything will turn out fine.
The doctrine that this world is the best of all possible worlds
The belief that good will eventually triumph over evil

Antonyms: pessimism

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

tendency to take the most hopeful view

In a sentence: "The optimism is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of OPTIMISM. It scores 14 points.

Add one letter after OPTIMISM. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in OPTIMISM, without blank tiles.

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Is OPTIMISM a Scrabble word?: OPTIMISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does OPTIMISM mean?: tendency to take the most hopeful view
How do you use OPTIMISM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The optimism is noted."
How many points is OPTIMISM worth in Scrabble?: OPTIMISM is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OPTIMISM?: OPTIMISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to OPTIMISM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OPTIMISMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.